Gearstar Performance

Custom Transmission Build Team

  • torque converter matching
  • dyno testing
  • transmission installs
  • GM performance automatics
  • Ford performance automatics
  • Mopar performance automatics




Gearstar Performance Transmissions has been hand-building high-performance automatics in Akron, Ohio since 1996. Every unit is assembled start to finish by one builder, matched to the customer's engine, gearing and intended use, then dyno-tested before it ships. The build team writes here about transmission specs, install procedures, torque converter matching and what actually holds up behind real power.

Performance Transmissions With A Reputation For Greatness

Performance Transmissions With A Reputation For Greatness

Gearstar Performance 2 minute read

When it comes to custom built performance transmissions, Gearstar isn't fooling around.  We don't build transmissions by the hundreds and then put them on...

Crushing It

Crushing It

Gearstar Performance 2 minute read

Gearstar engineers Pro Series Transmission to perform under the harshest racing conditions while built to manage high horsepower and torque output. Beefed to...

Gearstar Pro Series Transmissions

Gearstar Pro Series Transmissions

Gearstar Performance 2 minute read

That’s right, we’re not looking to rebuild your wife’s minivan transmission. Hot Rods… Street Rods… those are our loves, so we’ll leave the soccer practice...

Questions You Should Ask Before Upgrading Your Ride

Questions You Should Ask Before Upgrading Your Ride

Gearstar Performance 3 minute read

There are many questions you should ask before upgrading your ride. It is important to consider what the vehicle will be used for and what you're looking...

Performance Transmission Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make

Performance Transmission Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make

Gearstar Performance 3 minute read

There are several performance transmission mistakes you don't want to make.  Your custom and or performance automobile is just that. There is no other like...

How To Tell If You're Buying The Best Transmission

How To Tell If You're Buying The Best Transmission

Gearstar Performance 3 minute read

The time has come and the song is over.  Your old tired transmission isn't getting the job done anymore. This is how to tell if you're buying the best...

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